Trajan Decius Silver Ant EF

Gaius Messius Quintus Trajanus Decius, known as Trajan Decius or simply Decius, was Roman emperor from 249 to 251. A distinguished politician during the reign of Philip the Arab, Decius was proclaimed emperor by his troops after putting down a rebellion in Moesia. In 249, he defeated and killed Philip near Verona and was recognized as emperor by the Senate afterwards. During his reign, he attempted to strengthen the Roman state and its religion, leading to the Decian persecution, where a number of prominent Christians (including Pope Fabian) were put to death. In the last year of his reign, Decius co-ruled with his son Herennius Etruscus, until they were both killed by the Goths in the Battle of Abritus. We have ten high grade examples of these silver Antoninianus available struck during his short reign. They have his portrait on the obverse and various reverse types usually depicting a standing figure. All coins supplied will be fully identified as to the reverse type. If you order more than one then we will ensure that you receive different types.